2018 TCNA Handbook Available

The Tile Council of North America has announced the update of the industry-standard reference, the TCNA handbook.

The TCNA Handbook is a guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile. Each installation recommendation, or method, requires a properly designed, constructed, and prepared substructure using materials and construction techniques that meet nationally recognized material and construction standards. Included are: product selection guides for ceramic, glass, and stone tiles; guidelines for wet areas; ISO mortar and grout specifications; information on substrate flatness requirements; information on grout joint sizes and patterns, and workmanship standards excerpted from ANSI installation standards.

Non-profit organizations may contact the TCNA for special pricing (non-profit entity must be the purchaser).

A digital version of the handbook is available for PC or mac and mobile devices (tablet and smartphone). The digital edition features linked cross-references allowing easy navigation throughout the book. Note that copies are protected with Digital Rights Management (DRM) software and will have a visible watermark when printed.)

The purchase and use of digital copies will require the installation of software and a license (both provided by TCNA). The provided license is available for access on one computer (PC or Mac) and one mobile device (smart phone or tablet).